International School of Russian Language and Culture at Southern Federal University,
Rostov-on-Don, Russia

7th of July - 20th of July, 2014

COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course aims to improve the learners' skills in Russian language and knowledge and understanding of Russian mentality. It includes an intensive 60-hour Russian language course and additional lectures (both in Russian and in English) on Russian history, literature, culture, and society. The programme also includes a regional studies component, with lectures and events focusing on the history and culture of the Russian South and its ethnic groups, including Cossacks, Armenians, Poles, Jews, Tatars, etc. The classes are arranged according to the learners' level of Russian.

OUR TEACHING STAFF
Course participants will be able to benefit from the expertise and knowledge of the University's teaching staff. The courses are taught by Southern Federal University teachers. Additional lectures on Russian history, society and culture are to be given by SFedU subject experts in the field of Russian studies.

ACCOMPANYING PROGRAMME
There is a cultural programme which is an integral part of the course. The participants will have a unique chance to enjoy one of the most multicultural regions in Russia with more than 100 nationalities and ethnic groups living together. The excursion programme includes Russian culture-related sightseeing attractions: the city of Taganrog, the historic Cossack capital Novocherkassk, Azov Museum of Local Lore, the historic town of Starocherkassk, Tanais Archaeological Reserve Museum, Cossack ethnic settlement of Razdory, ethnic minority cultural organizations of the Rostov Region.

Optional course by choice: Russian Phraseology, Paronyms in the Russian Language; Lexical and Semantic innovations in the modern Russian Language.

COURSE CERTIFICATE
Course certificates and a maximum of 5 academic credits are awarded upon successful completion of the summer school.

COURSE FEE
The course participation fee is ˆ600. It includes: tuition, accommodation, meals, transfer, excursions, and a show of national cuisine.

STUDY LOCATION
Rostov-on-Don is a large modern multicultural city with 260 years of history and rich traditions, which is home to more than a million people. The city is located on the crossroads of East and West.

Southern Federal University (SFedU) is an up-to-date academic centre with the emphasis on innovations and entrepreneurship. The University's position in the national university rankings provides persuasive evidence to its achievements, a positive image and a passion for excellence: SFedU was awarded the 5th place in the Annual Independent National University Rankings.